.8 A MULTI-FUNCTION POWER TOOL 241-8501 Owner’s Manual Rating: Amperes: Speed: Weight: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 120 V, 60 Hz AC 1.8 A 21,000 OPM (no load) 2 lb 10 oz (1.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Product specifications ………….……………………………………………………. Table of contents ……………………………………………………………………... General safety warnings …………………………………………………………….. Eye, ear & lung protection …………………………………………………………… Electrical safety ………………………………………………………………………. Power tool safety ……………………………………………………………………... General safety warnings …………………………………………………………….. Work area safety ………………………………………………………….………….. Electrical safety ………………………………………………………………………. Personal safety ………………………………………………………………………..
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS ! WARNING: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. The important precautions, safeguards and instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible situations. It must be understood that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into the product.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WEAR A DUST MASK THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A DUSTY ENVIRONMENT. ! WARNING: Dust that is created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other genetic abnormalities.
POWER TOOL SAFETY ! WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. Keep work area clean and well lit.
POWER TOOL SAFETY Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. PERSONAL SAFETY – cont’d Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. Maintain power tools.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ! WARNING: Know your multifunction power tool. Do not plug the tool into the power source until you have read and understand this Instruction Manual. Learn the tool’s applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury. Secure workpiece. Use clamps or a vice to hold the workpiece. It is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool.
SYMBOLS ! WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the multifunction power tool. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. V A Hz W kW L kg H N/cm2 Pa Min S or a.c.
KNOW YOUR MULTI-FUNCTION POWER TOOL ON/OFF switch Hex key holder Air vents Accessory holder ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES ! WARNING: Use only accessories that are recommended for this multifunction power tool. Follow the instructions that accompany the accessories. The use of improper accessories may result in injury to the operator or damage to the tool. Before using any accessory, carefully read the instructions or the owner’s manual for the accessory.
CONTENTS CONTENTS Carefully unpack the multi-function power tool. Compare the contents against the “MULTI-FUNCTION POWER TOOL COMPONENTS” chart below. NOTE: See illustration of the multi-function power tool on Page 11. ! WARNING: To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline, naphtha, acetone, lacquer thinner or similar highly volatile solvents to clean the tool.
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING ACCESSORIES All accessories are installed on the multifunction power tool in a similar manner. For the purposes of describing the accessory installation, the half circle blade is used. ! DANGER: Always remove the plug from the power source before installing or removing accessories or sandpaper. Failing to remove the plug from the power source may result in the tool accidentally being started and causing serious injury to the operator. 1.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING ACCESSORIES – cont’d NOTES: a) Check to make sure the convex curve of the washer is facing the head of the screw and the slots in the edge of the washer fit over the alignment pins in the accessory holder. b) Make sure the alignment holes in the blade are still mated with the alignment pins in the accessory holder. 5. Firmly tighten the screw with the 5 mm hex key.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING ON/OFF SWITCH 1. To turn the tool ON, slide the ON/OFF switch (1) toward the front of the tool (Fig. 5). 2. To turn the tool OFF, slide the ON/OFF switch toward the rear of the tool. Fig. 5 ! WARNING For safety reasons, the operator must read the sections of this Owner’s Manual entitled “GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS”, “POWER TOOL SAFETY”, “SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES” and “SYMBOLS” before using this multi-function power tool.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING FLUSH CUTTING A DOOR JAMB AND CASING FOR INSTALLING FLOORING The multi-function power tool can be used to flush cut a door jamb and casing to allow space for the new flooring to fit neatly under the door jamb and casing. For the purpose of demonstrating the procedure, floor tile is being used. 1. Install the plunge cutting wood saw blade for wood in the tool (Fig. 2 Page 12). NOTE: The blade should be centred on the tool housing and NOT installed in the 90° position. 2.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING FLUSH CUTTING A DOOR JAMB AND CASING FOR INSTALLING FLOORING – cont’d 6. Continue to make several plunge cuts until the bottom of the door jamb and casing are completely cut off and the loose pieces can be easily removed. Follow the same basic procedure for installing carpet, using a thicker spacer that is the same thickness of the carpet being installed.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CUTTING A HOLE IN WOOD FLOORING TO INSTALL A HEATING VENT – cont’d 5. While holding the tool tightly, slowly plunge the corner of the blade into the flooring until it cuts through the flooring. Once the plunge cut is complete, set the tool to its highest speed and complete the cut to the corner of the rectangle. 6. Turn the saw OFF, remove it from the cut and proceed to cut in the opposite direction to complete the cut for the first side of the rectangle. 7.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CUTTING A HOLE IN DRYWALL FOR INSTALLING AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET BOX – cont’d NOTE: The blade should be centred on the tool housing and NOT installed in the 90° position. 2. Place the outlet box on the drywall and use a soft lead pencil to trace the required rectangular hole (1) on the drywall (Fig. 8). 3. Place the corner edge of the saw blade (2) near the drywall in the middle of one of the cutting lines. 4. Turn the tool ON (Fig. 5 Page 14). 5.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CUTTING A HOLE IN DRYWALL FOR INSTALLING AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET BOX – cont’d NOTE: Do NOT use the saw blade to pry the cut-out from the drywall. You will break the blade. If the cut-out is not easy to pry from the drywall, check to make sure each line is cut completely into the corner of the rectangle. USING THE DETAIL SANDER ATTACHMENT 1. Install the sanding pad on the multifunction power tool as outlined on Pages 12 & 13, Fig. 1 & 2. 2.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING MAINTENANCE GENERAL ! WARNING: When servicing, use USING THE SCRAPER BLADE 1. Install the scraper blade on the multifunction power tool as outlined on Pages 12 & 13, Fig. 1 & 2. 2. Turn the switch ON. only identical replacement parts. The use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. DO NOT use solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
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PARTS LIST ! WARNING: When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the multi-function power tool. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this multi-function power tool may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician. For more information, call the Toll-free Helpline, at 1-866-349-8665. Always order by PART NUMBER, not by key number.
PARTS LIST Key # 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Part # 4010010036 3120010050 3150050047 1020210004 3120110040 1010210004 1230010059 2030070001 3150060005 4010010035 1061150016 3150160117 1130080009 4030010026 3011210004 3140060014 3140010032 1190030008 6140020006 3150020004 4030010074 3160020021 4030010106 Part Name Ball bearing 608-2Z Level knob Baffle Stator Switch level Rotor Carbon brush assembly Brush holder Brush holder support Ball bearing 627-2Z Switch Switch
TOOL SHOP® 1.8 A MULTI-FUNCTION POWER TOOL WARRANTY 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY: This TOOL SHOP® brand power tool carries a 1-Year Limited Warranty to the original purchaser. If the tool fails within one (1) year from the date of purchase, simply bring this tool with your original sales receipt back to your nearest MENARDS® retail store.
